Liaoning·Benxi
Benxi is known as the 'Capital of Maple Leaves' in China. Every autumn, the red maple leaves here appear earlier than in other places. Among them, Guanmen Mountain is one of the best places to enjoy the maple leaves in Benxi, and it is praised as the 'Little Jiangnan'. Additionally, you can visit Yanghugou, known as the Painter's Village, where the mountains and waters are beautiful, and it is also one of the earliest places where the red leaves appear. Of course, you should also visit the famous Laobiangou, a beautiful and rich, ancient yet fashionable, magical and colorful paradise on earth.
Jilin·Jiaohe Red Leaf Valley
Jiaohe Red Leaf Valley is a valley in the Laoye Ridge, a branch of the Changbai Mountains. It stretches over 100 kilometers and features unique scenic beauty with its red leaf forests and birch forests. The best time to view the red leaves is before mid-October each year, lasting for more than 10 days, during which the valley is filled with vibrant colors. The valley has many attractions, including Red Leaf Creek, Nanhu Waterfall, Ailin Forest Farm, and Linwa Valley.
Kuandian, Liaoning · Tianqiao Valley
Kuandian is known for its picturesque scenery and is often referred to as the 'Shangri-La by the Yalu River.' Tianqiao Valley, located here, is the place with the reddest and most vibrant maple leaves in China and is one of the six major pollution-free areas in the world. May and October are the best months for photography and tourism. Among the attractions, Xiaoyue Peak is a must-visit in autumn, where the dense and bright red leaves make it one of the best places in the north to view autumn foliage.
Huanren, Liaoning · Maple Valley
Maple Valley is one of the few peaks over a thousand meters in Liaoning and is an excellent choice for viewing red leaves. The maple leaves here are the most widely distributed, the most colorful, the most diverse in variety, and the longest-lasting. From the top of the red maple peak, you can see a sea of red mountains, which is extremely beautiful.
Liaoning Fushun · Qingyuan County
Qingyuan Manchu Autonomous County is a county inhabited by ethnic minorities, with beautiful scenery and abundant tourism resources. Here is Kuangzigou, which is like a primitive and quiet secret place, with a trickling stream on one side and colorful forests on the other.
Heilongjiang·Daxing'anling
The Daxing'anling region is covered with dense primeval forests, primarily consisting of trees such as Dahurian larch, Scotch pine, red spruce, white birch, and Mongolian oak. It is one of China's important forestry bases. In autumn, the yellow leaves, green trees, red forests, and colorful sea of trees stretching for thousands of kilometers create a mesmerizing landscape.
Liaoning Kuandian · Qingshan Valley
Qingshan Valley is composed of scenic spots such as Qingshan Lake, Feipu Stream, Hutang Valley, and Xianren Valley. It has been rated as one of the clearest places by the United Nations. Here you can find the largest waterfall in Liaoning, Qingshan Waterfall, where streams rush down from a 32-meter-high canyon fault. You can enjoy the scenery on both sides of Qingshan Lake by boat. The Huangyi Mountain in the golden autumn season is breathtakingly beautiful. Under the blue sky, the red maples on both sides accompany you, and the cliffside maple forests are stunningly beautiful.
Heilongjiang·Yichun
Traveling in Yichun mainly revolves around national parks with forest themes. Wuying National Forest Park is dominated by Korean pine, Tangwang River National Forest Park is known for its granite stone forest, Maolangou National Forest Park features streams, and Shanggangling is an arboretum.
Panjin, Liaoning - Red Beach
Red Beach is a comprehensive wetland ecological tourism area. Its red color is due to the vast expanse of seepweed wetlands. The best time to visit Red Beach is in October during autumn when the seepweed is at its peak growth. Walking on the winding bridge, you can get an unobstructed view of Red Beach.
Jilin·Shiwudaogou
Shiwudaogou is known for its towering ancient trees, cascading waterfalls, and rugged rocks. It boasts colorful forests, tiered waterfalls, emerald seas, and glaciers that rival Jiuzhaigou. In autumn, the scenery becomes even more enchanting, resembling a fairyland. The entire area spans 38 kilometers, filled with breathtaking sights! Nestled between lakes and mountains, with towering canyons, it also features a unique volcanic relic that is truly spectacular!
Heilongjiang·Jingpo Lake
Jingpo Lake was formed due to volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago. It is the largest alpine barrier lake in China and the second largest in the world. There are many natural scenic spots along the lake's shores, including the 'Outer Eight Sceneries'. The Diaoshuilou Waterfall is the most famous attraction of Jingpo Lake. Here, you can also enjoy the diving performance of Di Huanran, China's first cliff diver.
Heilongjiang · Wudalianchi
Wudalianchi is known as the hometown of mineral water in China, with fourteen volcanoes forming a unique volcanic landscape. In autumn, Wudalianchi is more charming and colorful than in other seasons. Especially Laoheshan, with its birch forests in distinct layers of colors—purple-red, pink, orange-red, goose yellow, and grass green—dazzles the eyes.
Liaoning·Dandong
Dandong is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea and the banks of the Yalu River. It is known as the 'Suzhou and Hangzhou of the Northeast.' The ginkgo tree is the city tree of Dandong, and ginkgo trees can be found along the streets throughout the city. Every late October, the city becomes exceptionally beautiful. The ginkgo trees along the three main streets of Qijing Street, Liuwei Road, and Jiuwei Road are all over a hundred years old. Currently, there are only six streets in Asian cities with hundred-year-old ginkgo trees, and Dandong has three of them.
Dalian, Liaoning · Sun Valley
As the saying goes: 'Half of modern history is in Lüshunkou.' Here, you can find numerous buildings that have witnessed the vicissitudes of history, such as the Prince Su Mansion, the Yamato Hotel, the Sino-Soviet Friendship Tower, and the Victory Tower. The local authorities have used these as a foundation to create a Japanese-Russian style street.
Heilongjiang·Suifenhe
Suifenhe is a picturesque border mountain town, known as the 'Golden Passage' connecting Northeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. In Suifenhe, you can experience a strong Russian atmosphere. When the intense autumn colors meet the unique architecture, it feels like being in a foreign country.
